(26-10-10) Avoid This After Exercise if You Want to Drop Pounds

A study conducted by Australian researchers concluded that cooling off with a
dip in the pool after a good work-out may make exercisers more likely to eat
than those who don't go for a swim after exercising.

According to the Chicago Tribune:

"Test subjects ate more after (two different types of) water immersions than
they did after sitting in a chair.

Average calorie intake per person after the cold water immersion was about
489, and about 517 after the tepid water immersion. After resting in a chair,
average calorie intake was about 409.

Researchers found lower levels of leptin and higher levels of ghrelin after
both water immersion experiments. Following water immersion more carbs and
protein were eaten as well."

Since the study included only 10 participants, researchers suggested that
further studies be done with larger sample sizes. The study was published in
the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Sources:
Chicago Tribune September 25, 2010
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise October 2010; 42(10)

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